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legal services for 
“A hacker is someone who understands how the world works.” @gf_256
emerging technologies frequently challenge established legal frameworks.
compliance should not stand in the way of progress: lawyers should be engineers, applying our understanding to enable operational outcomes.
our technically-aware legal advice turns legal ambiguity to your advantage.
complex problems call for audacious solutions; our Creativity is our greatest asset.
work with us to protect your equities, assure your investors and maintain your competitive edge.
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Dismantling software and hardware to understand its inner workings can reveal proprietary secrets subject to legal protections. Plan ahead to mitigate legal risk.
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You use advanced tradecraft to identify weaknesses in clients’ defences. Does their consent alone mitigate all your legal risk?
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triage, mitigation, remediation, attribution: Ensure your processes address data protection, self-reporting, litigation, reputation management and financial sanctions.
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Leverage compute to reveal new insights from big data. Protect your investment by Staying ahead of emerging regulatory requirements.
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support grant applications, assure funding bodies and secure ethical approval with comprehensive legal appraisal of research methodology.
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obtaining data at scale can provide rich material for analysis, especially if it’s not obviously in the clear. Is your collection activity lawful?
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Data provenance affects its value. Understand and recover compromised data without inviting intrusion or misrepresenting its origins.
 
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Let’s talk. After an initial discussion I can provide advice in writing, allowing time for follow-up to ensure I’ve hit the mark. Get in touch for a no-obligation quotation.
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sounds great. After an initial scoping meeting we’ll agree the timing and deliverables for the project, setting realistic deadlines and check-in points as required. Drop me an email to get things started.
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certainly, I can assist with interpretation, drafting, variations, disputes and more, including advice as to the practical effect of contractual terms and whether you should sign up to them.
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No problem. We’ll meet to discuss the context and establish your objectives and red lines, as well as the personalities involved. I can negotiate in person or in writing and help with the formalisation of the outcome.
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as a barrister, courtroom advocacy is my specialism. Atfter an initial discussion I’ll review any paperwork and recommend a litigation plan. This is likely to include drafting documents, representation in court and ongoing advice.
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Let’s talk! I provide a virtual general counsel service, learning your business and providing in-house advice, consultancy and negotiating on your behalf. This works particularly well for rapid-growth teams and startups, providing a surge resource to lay the foundations for future success.
 
Get in Touch
Outline your questions and Request a free, no-obligation consultation.
“Every generation welcomes the pirates from the last.”
– Lawrence Lessig